The SouthWest affiliate of the AHA has an exciting opportunity for a proven sales and/or fundraising professional to fill the Corporate Market Director position in the Texarkana area. If you have a sales and/or fundraising background and demonstrated success in working with local Arkansas and Texas Executives in sales/raising funds, we want to hear from you! This role will be responsible for developing strategy, executing operations and achieving revenue goals for a major annual fundraising event or multiple smaller events. You will also recruit, manage and motivate leadership volunteers from sponsors and/or donor populations.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Independently, conduct exploratory meetings, sales calls, and create strategies to develop current and new donors. Develop relationships and generate revenue through personal visits.
- Research, create and implement strategic plans for sponsorships that align with AHA’s mission and goals. Secure sponsorships and manage relationships to provide beneficial outcomes. Fundraising goal is typically $100,000 – 250,000.
- Develop plans, guidelines and event calendar in order to recruit and manage volunteer event committees and volunteer activities. Facilitate committee leadership.
- Keep informed of AHA key educational and advocacy programs/tools in order to integrate into development strategies.
- Create and implement auxiliary fundraising and sponsorship opportunities to achieve event revenue goals.
- Develop strategies to expand donor and sponsor market. Identifies the best method to implement development materials, recruitment tools and best practices within their event.
- Collaborate with communications and marketing staff to develop and manage event promotions and communications plans.
- Oversee and manage budget to adhere to AHA financial policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- This is a part-time, benefits eligible, work from home position that requires up to 75% local travel.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
Skills/Experience:
- 4 years of experience with promotions, sales, or fundraising strategies is preferred.
- 3 years of experience working with and managing volunteer staff.
- 3 years of experience with large event planning and management.
- 3 years of experience in negotiating agreements and implementing sponsorship plans.
- Advanced ability to perform presentations and facilitate meetings with both large and small groups.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Customer Relationship Management systems.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 28 2018
Active Until:
Jul 28 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit